What to Keep After Someone Dies: How to Sort Through the (Literal) Stuff of Grief
How do you decide what do you keep after someone dies? Learn how grief turns ordinary belongings into sacred objects, explore Charlene Lam’s Three C’s of “Curating Grief,” and discover a compassionate, intentional way to sort through the literal stuff of grief.
10 Comforting Activities for Grief That Are Free or Low-Cost
Grief is heavy, but support doesn’t have to be expensive. Discover 10 free or low-cost activities—like walking, playing music, journaling, and spending time in nature—that support emotional healing and bring relief, grounding, and connection after loss.
How to Answer “How Are You?” in Grief: 20 Truthful, Boundaried, and Protective Options
Grief makes even small talk feel massive. Discover 20 thoughtful ways to answer “How are you?”—from full-truth invitations to polite deflections—so you can honor your grief, protect your energy, and respond in a way that feels right for you, moment to moment.
3 Painful Beliefs Grieving People Carry—And How You Can Support Them Through Loss
Discover the three painful beliefs grieving people often tell themselves—and learn how to respond with language that brings true comfort instead of clichés. A must-read for anyone who wants to support a grieving friend, partner, family member, or client with more skill and heart.
How to Grieve When No One Will Talk About It (Or Wants to Hear About It)
When no one will talk about your loss—or wants to hear about your grief—you can still process, remember, and heal. Explore why silence happens, how to grieve on your own, and where to find affordable, grief-inclusive community when you’re ready to connect.
Feeling Hopeless? 8 Small but Helpful Ways to Make Grief a Tiny Bit Easier
When grief leaves you hollow, hopeless, and overwhelmed, you don’t need advice—you need something to hold on to. These 8 gentle grief practices offer small anchors: tiny shifts, odd comforts, and low-effort ways to stay afloat when everything feels like too much.
12 Simple Texts That Actually Help Someone Grieving—Especially Around the Holidays
Not sure what to say to someone grieving during the holidays? This blog offers 12 comforting text messages that provide real support without clichés. Learn what to say to someone grieving and how to gently show up for holiday grief with care, compassion, and presence.
How to Make a Big Decision While Grieving: Navigating Grief and Decision Making After a Loss
Struggling to make decisions after a death or loss? This guide offers practical tools for grief and decision-making—so you can avoid bad decisions, gain clarity, and make compassionate choices for your future.
Grief Dreams, Nightmares, and Visitations: How to Understand Their Messages, Meanings, and More After Loss
Grief doesn’t end when we sleep. Explore the mystery of grief dreams, visitations, and nightmares. Find out what they are, the three main types, why they matter, how to interpret them, and ways to invite dreams of loved ones who have died.
6 Powerful Grief Metaphors That Help You Make Sense of Life After Loss
Grief can feel impossible to explain. These 6 powerful grief metaphors and illustrations give shape and language to loss, helping you translate overwhelming emotions into imagery that makes sense of life after loss.